Methods 3 Final Examination Flashcards
How are the two regions of the cervical spine divided?
-Upper Cervical: C0-C2
-Lower Cervical: C2-C7
What is the most mobile region of the spine and must balance the head atop thin long lever
Cervical
What functional anatomy is involved in C0-C2
-Rectus capitis superior Major (occiput to C2 SP)
-Rectus capitis superior minor (occiput to posterior arch of C1)
-Obliqus capitis superior: TP of atlas to occiput
-Obliqus capitis inferior: SP of axis to TP of atlas
C1-Atlas Characteristics
-No vertebral body
-No spinous process
-Circular inferior facets
-5 degrees of lateral flexion*
C2-Axis inferior facet face ____ and _____ @ ___ degrees
inferior and anterior 45 degrees*
Atlanto-axial joint articulations
Three joints mechanically linked:
1-Atlanto-odontoid joint
2-Atlanto-axial joints
How much rotation does the Atlanta-axial joint contribute to the cervical spine in %
50% (40 degrees)
Atlanto-Occipital ROM
-Flexion/Extension: 25 degrees
-Lateral Bending: 5 degrees
-Rotation: 5 degrees
Neuropathy is disease of the _________
Peripheral Nerve
Radiculopathy is disease of the ________
Spinal Nerve Root
Myelopathy is disease of the _________
Spinal Cord
Cervical Radiculopathy Symptoms
-Neck and Arm Pain
-Onset often follows neck injury
-Past history of multiple bouts with neck pain and minor injuries
-Weakness in hand (Deep ache/Bakody’s)
-Follow Dermatomes
Herniation of the nucleus pulposis accounts for only ____ of cervical cases. Foraminal encroachement cases account for ______
20-25%;70-75%
Cervical compression may _______ the neck and arm pain
Reproduce
Cervical distraction may ____ the arm pain
Lessen
Shoulder depression test may:
Reproduce pain on the side of head deviation
Some patients may report some relief of arm pain by putting the hand behind the head called ________
Bakody’s sign
Treatment Options for Cervical Radiculopathy
-Cervical Manipulation
-Cervical Traction
Typical Complaints of Cervical Myelopathy
-BL clumsiness of the hands
-Difficulty Walking
-Possible Urinary Dysfunction
-Possible Shooting Pains into the arms or legs
Causes of cervical myelopathy
Tumour, herniated disc, and spondylotic sources
Tests for cerebellar function
Lhermitte’s Test
Burner/Stinger
-Sudden onset of burning pain and/or numbness along the lateral arm with associated arm weakness
-Following a lateral flexion injury of the neck/head
Facet Joint/Referred Pain
-Irritation of the facet joints or deep cervical muscles causes a referred pain down the arm
Most common location of Facet Joint/Referred Pain
Outer arm to the hand (C5-7)